Hatched Head found in Alabama River. Need Help to Identify

[jerryp49]

Hello all,
I found this Hatchet Head in the shallow water of the Flint River in Huntsville, AL. We were visiting family there back in October and this was my first try at river detecting.

I was using my Garrett AT Pro in about 18" of water along the river bank. It was in about 5" of rocky river bottom mud. Back home I'm usually searching the beaches of SE Florida.

When I got it home I cleaned it with 12-hours of electrolysis. I know it is a Hewing Hatchet but can't find a similar one on the web to identify it's approximate age. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jerry

 

[Cletus]

Very cool find!!!

 

[kingskid1611]

looks old, congrats!

 

[ARC]

Um... this is bad arse.
Letme check a few things... bb

Super cool btw.

 

[ARC]

Found a few close... but not that exact one.

 

[flyadive]

Perhaps this will help

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/my-collections/282841-axe-head-showroom.html

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=607333&d=1332395312

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=607224&d=1332457239

 

[pa plateau hiker]

Broad hatchet. You're right, used for hewing. It should be beveled only on one side.

 

[jerryp49]

Perhaps this will help

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/my-collections/282841-axe-head-showroom.html

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=607333&d=1332395312

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=607224&d=1332457239

flyadive,
The picture on the top-right in your 1st link is Very similar, but shorter overall.
Did that poster give any additional details about that head?

Thanks for your time,
Jerry